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Politics with International Relations (with Foundation Year)
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Awarded by:
- Teesside University
Course summary
This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1 of a degree.
Course overview:
Politics with international relations is an incredibly diverse and varied subject. At Teesside you explore vital issues such as political violence, international relations, political ideologies, gender and politics, political communications, revolution, fascism, social movements, and electoral and parliamentary politics in the UK and US.
You gain transferable skills, experience and knowledge to understand and influence the world around you for careers in frontline politics, the civil service, international organisations, local government, law, accountancy, social work, librarianship, journalism, public relations, teaching, retail management and the third sector.
You develop high level communication skills in a range of verbal and written forms, critical thinking, analysis and time-management. You learn frameworks and concepts to be able to explain and practice politics with international relations in the outside world.
The teaching team are widely published academics and current politicians, meaning you study contemporary events alongside historic ones. You are assigned a personal tutor, undertake practical skills sessions, and can take a bespoke employability module with the option of work-experience in a politics field with an external partner.
Top reasons to study this course
- Staff are research active and widely published, which underpins their teaching, and means you gain a contemporary, authentic learning experience.
- Build up your general interest in politics and international relations to specialise in your final year on your own piece of research.
- You matter – and will be part of a community which encourages you to find your voice, with professional and personal supervision, and support specific to your needs.
- Opportunities for work experience or a work-related learning project, including Volun-tees. These credits can help you make employment decisions and provide real world experience to include on your CV.
- We host a number of political archives including The Green Party Archive, The Fascism Collection, and The Tom Sawyer Archive (former Labour Party General Secretary, 1994-98).
After the course:
A variety of career paths will be open to you, including local, national and international politics, local government, law, accountancy, social work, librarianship, journalism, public relations, international organisations, teaching and retail management.
Modules
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
Assessment method
Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
Apply by
31 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L204
- Institution code:
- T20
- Campus name:
- Teesside University
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
31 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L204
- Institution code:
- T20
- Campus name:
- Teesside University
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 - 64 points
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject area.
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17000 | Year 1 |
| International | £17000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Find out more about fees and funding if you are from the UK or Ireland here: tees.ac.uk/fees, or if you are an international student here: tees.ac.uk/international/fees. If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man contact your education authority: gov.uk/student-finance.
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